Beginning
Stem
Stem noun - Cylinder forming a long narrow part of something.
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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Revenge: The gunmen's desire for revenge appears to stem from the fact that they were bullied, although to what extent is never shown aside from a short clip at the beginning.
Source: Film / Zero Day -
His problems at the beginning of the movie stem from waning interest in his heroic persona, meaning the companies are about to cut funding, ending his rich lifestyle.
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Vague Age: Stem Cell looks like she could be a preteen, especially in the beginning, but her vocabulary and frequent lusting after Hollowpoint Ninja indicate that her personality is more mature.
Source: Comic Book / Livewires
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